Law, Legitimacy, and European Governance

Functional Participation in Social Regulation

Stijn Smismans

Description

This volume examines the role of law in increasing the legitimacy of European decision-making by structuring and facilitating diverse forms of participation, representation, and deliberation. The important role of interest groups in the current debates over the legitimacy of the European Union is examined. Models of functional participation, including committees, agencies, and social dialogue are analysed in the light of a detailed empirical study of EC occupational health and safety policy.

Law, Legitimacy, and European Governance

Functional Participation in Social Regulation

Stijn Smismans

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. European Occupational Health and Safety Policy3. The European Economic and Social Committee (ESC)4. The Advisory Committee for Safety, Hygeine, and Health Protection at Work (AC)5. Functional Participation via the European Agency for Safety and Health Protection at Work6. The European Social Dialogue7. Combining Forms of Functional ParticipationConclusionBibliography